United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers

United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again

If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.

Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining

Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.

Contour Airlines: MKE to Indianapolis, Pittsburgh nonstop service begins in October

Contour Airlines has announced that it will begin nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to both Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) on October 12, 2021.

JetBlue flights from MKE now available for booking

JetBlue Airways announced Monday, July 26 the schedule for its 2022 debut at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and tickets are now available for sale.

Kenosha homicide, life in prison for man found guilty

A jury found a Kenosha man guilty in a 2019 first-degree intentional homicide case. He was sentenced to life in prison.

Time’s World’s Greatest Places: 21 cities in US make 2021 list

Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.

Milwaukee TSA Pre✓ mobile enrollment begins July 26

TSA Pre✓ will offer passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) the opportunity to enroll at the Airport from July 26 to August 6.

US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed

Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.

Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues

Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.

TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020

The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.

United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth

United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.

Senator Johnson, families speak: COVID vaccine adverse reactions

Some people report the COVID-19 vaccines led to serious side effects – and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) hosted a few of them in Milwaukee on Monday, June 28.

Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period

The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers may have more fees, restrictions on cruises

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.